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Plano plans a second holiday gift-card bonus round
Plano’s downtown manager says a new district-funded round will add $25 to a $50 card purchase or $50 to a $100 purchase, starting November 13.
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PhonePe turns Indus Appstore into a browser-accessible gift-card marketplace
The October 28 rebrand adds a webstore and live gift-card listings. Three directly checked ₹100 products show how the new channel prices prepaid value, while gaming top-ups…
Fraud & Security News
giftee Group estimates JPY 550 million loss after unauthorized e-gift issuance
giftee Group expects a JPY 550m extraordinary loss after unauthorized new e-gift issuance. Its disclosure distinguishes the group charge from customer-held balances.
Rewards & Loyalty News
SOMPO Himawari links instant reward draws to giftee’s gift redemption platform
The insurer’s October 26 update connects giftee Reward Suite with Point Base. Lottery rewards arrive immediately, while fixed health rewards keep separate credit schedules.
Fraud & Security News
Valuedesign reports card-data leak as MOS resets PINs
Paycloud reports 1,424,748 leaked Value Card records. MOS separately discloses its card exposure and PIN resets, with key payment routes continuing.
Fraud & Security News
San Francisco settlement creates $1.525 million Vanilla gift-card fund
A new California restitution fund follows San Francisco’s InComm settlement. Eligible losses and supporting documents shape potential payments; claims close February 19, 2027.
Gift Cards News
Toast adds bonus gift-card balances to online purchase promotions
Selected US and Canadian Toast locations can issue a bonus gift card for qualifying eGift Shop purchases. The reward holds a balance, unlike the existing single-use voucher.
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Tillo adds needs-based gift cards to GiftWellSoon care registries
Tillo’s ChoicePlus integration adds more than 30 gift options to GiftWellSoon registries, with everyday care needs shaping the catalog.
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QUO Card Pay adds Toki Premium Outlets to its network
QUO Card Pay can now be used at eligible Toki Premium Outlets stores in Gifu, while a national survey distinguishes product awareness from regular use.
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Freshness Burger launches digital meal gift tickets with giftee
Freshness Burger has added ¥600, ¥800 and ¥1,200 digital meal tickets in Japan, with corporate distribution and specific store and checkout restrictions.
Research & Trends News
InComm’s holiday survey puts gift cards first in U.S. purchase plans
InComm’s September survey places gift cards ahead of apparel and toys in U.S. holiday plans, with both physical and digital formats represented.
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Payactiv plans November gift-card marketplace with BHN
Payactiv and BHN plan in-app digital gift-card purchases using available earned wages, with November availability and key offer terms still undisclosed.